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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2009
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was manufactured 6 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the Fujifilm XQ2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Casio EX-Z29

 Fujifilm XQ2 EX-Z29 
ReleasedJanuary 2015March 2009Fresher by 71 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k115kCrisper display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm XQ2

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm XQ2 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ2 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the Fujifilm XQ2.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm XQ2.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm XQ2 will provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography advice
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery power (240 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z29
Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
57
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
64
great battery power (240 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography highlights
31
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (206g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Fujifilm XQ2
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-03 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.5" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 NP-48
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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